Europe – Page 58 – Prologue Journal

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Ukraine’s new military powers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/europe/ukraine-trump-gaza.html

Is the Russian Army Depleted From Fighting in Ukraine?

New York Times Researchers and journalists have found innovative ways to measure Russia’s ability to keep fighting. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/europe/russia-troops-losses-ukraine.html

Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses

New York Times After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/books/arthur-frommer-dead.html

Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million

New York Times The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/business/titanic-watch-auction.html

Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

New York Times The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/gisele-pelicot-rape-trial-france.html

A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia

New York Times The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/science/saber-tooth-cat-mummy-siberia.html

Burglars Break Into Windsor Castle Estate, Home of Prince William, Kate and Family

New York Times The intruders entered a farm building on the castle estate last month and stole an Isuzu pickup and a quad bike, according to the local police. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/windsor-castle-estate-burglars-uk.html

I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.

New York Times After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/rory-smith-soccer-coaching.html

Freed From Restraints, Ukraine Is Poised to Strike Into Russia

New York Times President Biden has granted permission for Kyiv to carry out long-range strikes, and his Ukrainian counterpart said the launches would come soon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/ukraine-russia-missiles.html

Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

New York Times As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/business/energy-environment/cop-oil-gas-green-energy.html